Five new species of the genus Milnesium (Tardigrada, Eutardigrada, Milnesiidae)

Abstract

An illustrated description of five new tardigrade species belonging to genus Milnesium is given. The new species differ from all known species of this genus mainly by the proportions of the claws and bucco-pharyngeal apparatus. A new key to the determination of recent species of the genus Milnesium is presented.